Chane Ki Dal (Bengal gram flavoured with tomatoes)
Ingredients
- 5 oz Split Bengal gram chana dal
- 2 1/2 oz Split black gram urad dal
- 3 Black cardamom badi elaichi
- 1 tsp Turmeric haldi powder
- 1/2 tsp Asafoetida hing
- Salt to taste
- 3 1/2 oz Ghee
- 2 oz Onions chopped
- 2 tsp Garlic lasan, chopped
- 7 oz Tomatoes chopped
- 2 tsp Red chilli powder
- 2 tsp Coriander dhaniya powder
- 3 tsp Ginger adrak, chopped
- 1 tsp Cumin jeera powder
- 1 tsp Garam masala
- 5 Green chillies chopped
- 2 tbsp Green coriander hara dhaniya, chopped
Instructions
- Boil the split Bengal gram and black gram in 3 cups water with black cardamom, turmeric powder, asafoetida, and salt. Cook till tender. Keep aside.
- Heat the ghee in a wok (kadhai); add onions and garlic; fry till light brown.
- Add the remaining ingredients (except green coriander). Cook till the tomatoes turn soft. Add this to the split Bengal gram mixture. Mix well.
- Serve hot, garnished with green coriander.
Calories: 445 kcal
Carbohydrates: 43 g
Protein: 11 g
Fat: 27g
Saturated Fat: 15 g
Cholesterol: 64 mg
Sodium: 210 mg
Potassium: 211 mg
Fiber: 17 g
Sugar: 5 g
Vitamin A: 735 IU
Vitamin C: 17 mg
Calcium: 106 mg
Iron: 4 mg